2004 Cadillac

2004 Cadillac XLR Description

Power - Convertible - Low Miles - Clean CARFAx.
Overview
Under the XLR's hood lies its most significant major mechanical distinction--the 4.6-liter Northstar V-8. It's suitably modified for longitudinal use and upgraded in a variety of ways for improved performance, emissions, and fuel economy. With 320 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 310 pound-feet of torque at 4400 revs, it's up 20 horses and 15 pound-feet over the most powerful 2004 Northstar.

In keeping with the luxury-roadster tradition, this engine is offered only with an automatic transmission--the Hydra-Matic 5L50-E with five speeds. Coupled to the differential and mounted in the rear on a subframe with two mounts rather than the Corvette's one, this transaxle also has a subgate for manumatic control and a variety of algorithms to recognize banzai driving and provide the most beneficial gear selection even when the shifter is left in the drive position.

Inside, the luxurious ambience is more pronounced. There isn't a rough edge or uneven seam to be seen or felt. The eucalyptus wood trim is particularly rich-looking. One awkward touch is the too-large black box glued inside the windshield to the right of the rearview mirror that houses the OnStar and GPS antennas.

An excellent seat combined with a power tilting and telescoping steering column and a properly positioned dead pedal make for a superb driving position. Visibility is excellent, although you can't exactly see the XLR's rear corners from the driver's seat. Then again, you also feel fairly buried inside a Mercedes SL.

In the current fashion, the engine starts with the push of a button on the dash, but in the XLR this system is coupled to a "keyless access" system. As long as you have the system's transmitter in your pocket, you need not fumble with any keys to start the car or even unlock a door. In fact, since there are no key slots on the vehicle, there are no keys for them. When you walk away from the car with the pod in your pocket, the XLR locks itself automatically.
Condition
Several scratches, driver and passenger side lower portion have slight damage but not noticeable unless you are looking for it. Navigation works and disc is in the car. Radio volume control is not operable.